It's a part of it though. Why can someone who is 20 in the US get married, have children, join the military, and vote, but not drink a beer?
I agree with hugh3 in any case. This is an article about politics, and no matter how much we may want to cheer paul on, I am not really sure it's germane, and that it might encourage others to submit things they feel 'rah rah!' about.
